Morning Star School

Morning Star School is the only special education facility under the auspices of the Diocese of St.
Augustine in Jacksonville, Florida. Our school is dedicated to helping children with learning differences become productive, responsible, functioning members of society.
With the cooperative efforts of parents, teachers, and the community students are afforded the opportunity to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Morning Star School does not discriminate based on religious affiliation and embraces the opportunity to provide every child who walks through our doors.
The mission of Morning Star School as a Catholic Special Education School in the Diocese of St.
Augustine is to provide meaningful educational experiences for learning challenged students in an atmosphere which promotes Gospel values while nurturing love and respect, the personal development of every child, creativity, and the joy of learning.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school

Student Body

Total Students
137 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 46%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Morning Star Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Florida School Of Special Education by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Morning Star School?
The application deadline for Morning Star School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Jacksonville, FL is $9,818 for elementary schools and $10,564 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Jacksonville, FL is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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